Forecast: Mild temps for MLK Day; snow possible overnight

KNOXVILLE — Sunny skies and mild temperatures are expected across parts of East Tennessee today, although a chance of snow is possible tonight.

In Knoxville, clear weather with a high near 54 degrees is forecast for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Winds will be 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Monday night has a slight chance of rain, which could become snow after 2 a.m. as temps drop to an overnight low around 30.

Tuesday has a 50-50 chance of snow showers before 4 p.m., with a high near 38 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph. Tuesday night has a 30 percent chance of snow before 7 p.m., with partly cloudy skies and a low of 13.

Wednesday should be mostly sunny, with a high near 33 and a nighttime low around 19.

Thursday is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 32 and an overnight low around 11.

Friday should be sunny with a high of 36.

Saturday holds another slight chance of rain and snow, with a high near 42.